The Archlich Kel'Thuzad Coming to Heroes of the Storm

By Jeff Francis

A powerful new entity is making their way to the Nexus. Blizzard has announced the impending arrival of the new Heroes of the Storm Kel'Thuzad playable hero. The free mmo will soon be graced with the presence of the Archlich of the Scourge who has served the Lich King both in life and after death. Given domain of the Dread Necropolis, Naxxramas, Kel'Thuzad will soon be kicking butt in the moba.

Primary Abilities:Death and Decay - After 0.5 seconds, launch an orb that explodes upon hitting an enemy, dealing 150 damage to enemies in the area. The explosion leaves behind a pool of decay that lasts 2 seconds, dealing 70 damage every 0.5 seconds to enemies.

Frost Nova - Create a nova that explodes after 1 second, dealing 212 damage to enemies inside and Slowing them by 35% for 2.5 seconds. Enemies in the center are Rooted for 1 second.

Chains of Kel'Thuzad - Launch a chain, dealing 97 damage to the first enemy Hero or Structure hit. For 4 seconds after hitting an enemy, Chains can be reactivated to launch to an additional enemy, pulling both enemies together and Stunning them for 0.5 seconds.

Heroic Abilities:Frost Blast - Launch a meteor of ice at an enemy Hero. Upon impact, the meteor deals 100 damage to its target and 275 damage to enemies in the area. All enemies hit by Frozen Tomb are Rooted for 1.5 seconds.

Shadow Fissure - Create a fissure anywhere on the Battleground that explodes after 1.5 seconds, dealing 440 damage to enemy Heroes in its area.

Hero Trait:Master of the Cold Dark Quest - Gain 1 Blight every time a Hero is Rooted by Frost Nova or hit by Chains of Kel'Thuzad. Reward: After gaining 15 Blight, the cooldown of all Basic Abilities is reduced by 2 seconds. Reward: After gaining 30 Blight, gain 75% Spell Power. Blight: 0/30

The new Heroes of the Storm Kel'Thuzad playable hero is introduced in the awesome video above, and he plays as a ranged assassin that uses a lot of ice (being undead and all). Kel'Thuzad also has a really great looking Star Lich skin that mmo players will definitely be picking up.

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